Reviews
“Shirley is a lovely person - and this interview series is stunning and she manages to access spectacularly talented and senior sailors. Her interview style is so gentle yet positively probing.”
Iankestrel via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/05/24
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“A podcast that appeals to smelly boot sailors and landlubbers alike. Shirley does not present a sailing podcast (I am sorry Shirley) but interviewing charismatic and inspirational individuals that happen to get salty. Her passion and the passion of her guests is palpable.”
Bice’s crocs via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/24/24
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“Absolute legend. Loved hearing about his exploits. What a life!”
Guyze via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/21/24
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“Unparalleled level of detail in the interviews with the most influential people in sailing today. Thank you!”
Emanuel Kö via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
04/05/23
“I love these pods. They get me re-enthused about sailing each time.
One small ask-could you do some interviews with high achieving amateurs? Maybe shorter in length, but would help us mere mortals understand how they achieve so much whilst having ‘normal’ jobs. And some of the old timers who...”Read full review »
Merlinmadness via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/01/23
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“Best sailing journalist around! The interviews keep getting better. Absolutely loved the one with Alex Thompson.
I just subscribed to your podcast after listening to your interviews and play by play during the Prada Cup. What a professional! Superb interview with Tracy Edwards”
3proles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/23
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“Every single one is a nugget, and worthy of part 3 and 4!
Kenny Read was brilliant and had so much more, Skip Novak as well, and Dee Caffari was just so modest and an inspiration. More more more please.”
AndrewHJSY via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/11/23
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“One of the best podcasts out there by a long way. Incredible guests plus Shirley is a brilliant, knowledgeable and insightful host.
The only downside is that more is never enough.”
JFhist via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/10/22
“Great content and great guests.”
lsndhsy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/21
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“Top performers in our sport. All are well spoken. Topics are relevant. Knowledge is cutting edge. Production quality is very good. This yacht racing podcast is first-rate in every way.”
qleo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/30/21
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“Great podcast with some exceptional sailors, interviewed with great aplomb.”
Charlie Newsome8 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/24/21
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“Excellent podcasts. Extremely interesting and informative.”
ohh noooo! via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/02/21
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“Always professional and well presented. Shirley has a knack of easing the pertinent questions from the person she is interviewing, there is always a sense of a relaxed conversation. My go to podacst whenever a new episode drops.”
JM Crush via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/10/21
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“I’m not a sailor but have always followed the America’s cup yacht racing. An avid Team nz supporter. I have really enjoyed Shirley podcasts - to date I have listened to Ben Ainslie and Jimmy Spittals. I found them both very interesting. I look forward to Shirley interviewing some of the kiwis...”Read full review »
go-kiwi-red-socks via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
03/25/21
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“Hi Shirley. I love your series, and it looks like all your reviewers do too. During COVID lockdowns I’ve started listening to lots of podcasts and I hope you won’t mind me making a few constructive suggestions?
1. Trim down the intros. Most of your guests need little introduction to sailing...”Read full review »
Bagsy79 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/21/21
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“Only discovered Shirley's podcast having followed the excellent AC36 coverage where she was, once again, one of the key expert commentators. Her podcast interviews with Giles Scott and later her AC36 Preview podcasts with some of the key people involved from each of the teams was required...”Read full review »
RabJC via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/20/21
“This is my new favourite podcast! Shirley interviews some interesting and very inspiring characters from the world of sailing. As a mainly armchair sailor now it makes me itch to get back on the water. Shirley - you have a great interviewing style - which prompts some great insights from your...”Read full review »
Tazza M via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/18/21
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“Really a great podcast. As fairly new but very enthusiastic fan of the Americas cup I have learned a lot. Shirley does a great job and has fantastic guest. Great stuff for people like me who just can’t get enough.”
Kessowary via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/10/21
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“Shirley is nothing short of brilliant! She presents in lovely way that is insightful, very interesting, yet at the same time she is delightful with her warm passionate and kind manner. She has a wonderful way with her guests getting the most from them - Much like a big sister would do. It is...”Read full review »
guarrinup via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/09/21
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“I’m a lifelong sailor and have been really enjoying Shirley’s AC commentary, which led me to this podcast - just loving it. All the legends open up to Shirley both because of her brilliant manner and questioning style, but also because she is a legend herself and has their respect. Loving it!”
BRWM9 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
02/27/21
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“Absolutely love this podcast. If you like sailing then you should definitely subscribe. Shirley is a fantastic host and interviewer and has amazing guests from across the full spectrum of international sailing. Even if you aren’t into sailing then it is worth a listen for the stories of...”Read full review »
Dave the farmer via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/19/21
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“Informative, brilliantly presented. Shirley’s laid back approach with great questions, bring out the best of her interviewees.
Her own immense medal winning knowledge allows her to bring the mist relevant questions to the table, whilst never mentioning her own great sailing career.
Excellent.”
Extremely wet Hoggy via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
02/10/21
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“Absolutely loved getting an insight into the guy. Came across really well, love his calmness. He wasn’t going to get drawn that’s for sure.”
Lawrieb via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/10/21
“Listening to Shirley is an hour you don’t want to miss as her episodes keep coming. Personal, in depth, considerate: all in all excellent and a real joy I sure don’t want to miss.”
Aguyandthesea via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
02/09/21
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“Wow! Fantastic interview with Tracey Edwards. So inspiring to hear her story!”
Matt_your_realtor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/21
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“Kenny and Nathan give fantastic insight to the AC world!”
JeppeRotten via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
01/04/21
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“Great work bringing Shirley, Nathan and Ken together for this podcast. They are doing an awesome job with the AC commentary and this is an excellent additional step.”
Cam ML T via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
01/04/21
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“Great reporting, with personal polish, the best sailing information available should be part of any sailing education.
Hold fast and never stop”
skippersi via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/28/20
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“Fantastic choice of people for conversations and executed perfectly! Please, please, please keep it going!”
Hk Brit via Apple Podcasts ·
Hong Kong ·
12/06/20
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“I’m new to sailing and keen to learn. I’ve just found your podcast and I’m really into the Vandee Globe. Your talk on it has been excellent with the chats to the sailors and the designer. I’m probably going to spend the next couple of days going through previous ones. I’ve listened to a few...”Read full review »
pedalnomad via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/11/20
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“I didn’t know this sort of podcast existed. It is like heading to the bar at the end of a day’s sailing and finding a table behind the rockstars of the fleet. Overhearing their conversation isn’t just entertaining, it feels like I’m becoming a better sailor just by understanding their thoughts,...”Read full review »
The Online Connoisseur via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/05/20
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“Simply fantastic. This podcast is addictive.”
love sailin via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
10/27/20
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“Love this series, some of the bravest hardiest souls afloat showing their venerabilities, their failures, their regrets and their drive to overcome adversity. Whether it’s simply the elements, finance, self belief or simply the establishment, these people are inspirational. Always in my top 5...”Read full review »
jdcrouch1972 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/13/20
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“Great listening, I travel a lot with work on the motorways in the UK, with your podcasts I can follow all the top names in sailing and their thoughts on our beloved sport thank you so much”
Wingnut257 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/30/20
“Really enjoy your podcasts. What I like is each one feels entirely different. From the story to the perspective.
Russ”
finnusa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/30/20
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“Only just got into podcasts. These interviews are so interesting and incredibly informative. Easy to listen to. Can’t wait to listen to next months podcast”
EAJR via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/28/20
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“Love the pace of the interview. with such an amazing man of the sport. True sailing royalty!
Thank you Grant for the historic ride through the modern Cup.”
PaulCroninStudios via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/20
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“Shirley is the queen of sailing podcasts. Brilliant interviewer that can attract the top names and wonderful presentation style. If you are even mildly interested in sailing, you need to listen to this podcast. Enjoy. I love it. Magnus Wheatley”
Cloudnine2000 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/10/20
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“Great to catch the person behind the serial winners. Great to take a peek behind theise champions' success.”Read full review »
Finn Bel-2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/20
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“Nick Moloney, RKJ, and now Tom Slingsby and Blair Tuke? In a very unusual summer, this podcast has been one of the bright spots and it continues to deliver a real embarrassment of riches.
My suggestions for the future? Donald Lawson, Dee Caffari, Ellen MacArthur, Kazuhiro Sofuku, and Dean Barker...”
KaiYves via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/20
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“Shirley, thank you for your insight, modesty with the ability to entice the best out of these amazing sailing elites from across the world....riveting,
cheers...Bill Barnes”
wilhelm2018 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/01/20
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“Hi great podcasts. Really enjoying it . Where are the woman sailors? Looking forward to hear them too”
willbwrg via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
07/24/20
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“I like Shirley’s interviewing style. I’ve always enjoyed Sailing, recalling Sir Francis Chichester as a youngster, attending several Cowes Saturday’s, watching Ben win Gold at Weymouth.
These podcasts teach me about the sport, one of several Olympian sports that I watch that’s given given scant...”Read full review »
Lorse72 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/22/20
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“Love all your podcasts and they way you get so much out of the interviews.
The RKJ one was a particular treat because I had finished reading his book the night before.”
OC45 NDC via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/07/20
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“Really perceptive interviews. Thoroughly entertaining and informative. Great stuff!”
Jackinthebox62 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/26/20
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“Shirley has the capacity to get her interviewees to reveal more than maybe they would like. Fascinating to hear these unique insights into some of the most amazing talents the world of sailing has ever seen.”
Strzel via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/24/20
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“Thanks for these great podcasts. Such a great way to escape from our day to day routine and dream about sailing adventures !”
Jumarlica via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
06/17/20
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“It’s great to listen to all his stories from the olympics and the America’s Cup.”
llsailingteam via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
06/09/20
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